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Crowds at Santa Monica Pier Force Temporary Closure: Santa Monica Beat – April, 5, 2021
(Video) Palisades Rec Center Completes Construction of First Responder-Themed Playground
The new playground–which replaces a near-40-year-old one–was made with funds largely generated by the FireAid Benefit Concert. Palisades Rec Center...
Santa Monica Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees to Ease Shelter Surge
Overcrowded Shelter Needs Homes for Cats and Dogs Amid an unprecedented surge in intakes, the Santa Monica Animal Shelter has...
Elvis Meets Oedipus at the Getty Villa in Fall Premiere of Oedipus the King, Mama!
Getty Villa Stages Rock-Fueled Oedipus Satire Under the Stars The Getty Villa Museum will bring the myth of Oedipus to...
Retail and Dining Could be Coming to RAND’s Santa Monica Headquarters
The changes aim to revitalize the underutilized property, which has seen reduced occupancy due to post-pandemic hybrid work trends The...
(Video) Festival of Chariots Transforms Venice Beach Into a Showcase of Indian Culture
First held in Los Angeles in 1976, the festival draws inspiration from the ancient Jagannath Puri festival in India Festival...
Side-by-Side Beachfront Homes in Santa Monica Hit Market for $23M Each
Designed with minimalist luxury, the residences showcase floor-to-ceiling glass walls and views of the Pacific Ocean Two modern beachfront homes,...
Lane Closures Set for Pacific Coast Highway This Week for Utility Work
The closure marks the third and final stage of constructing a new bridge at Corral Canyon Road, where Caltrans is...
Selling Sunset Star Close to Closing $30M Off-Market Deal for Kanye West’s Former Malibu Compound
Amanda Lynn Quietly Flips Kanye’s Abandoned Malibu Bunker Real estate agent Amanda Lynn, known for her on-screen presence in Selling...
Adult Great White Spotted Close to Shore in Santa Monica Waters
Shark Filmed Near Santa Monica Pier Just 50 Yards From Shore Rare footage of an adult great white shark swimming...
Heidi Klum’s Tropical Erewhon Smoothie Drops Just in Time for Summer
Supermodel’s Limited-Edition Drink Blends Kiwi, Coconut, and Matcha Erewhon has debuted its newest celebrity smoothie collaboration, this time with supermodel...
California Bolsters Firefighting Fleet Amid Federal Cuts
The transition, which began in 2020, equips the fleet with advanced technology, including a 1,000-gallon water capacity—nearly triple that of...
Big Blue Bus to Restore Service on Route to Palisades
The restoration is part of a broader summer service overhaul aimed at improving coverage across the Westside The Big Blue...
Fatal Crash Claims 9-Year-Old’s Life in Los Angeles
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was arrested for driving under the influence A tragic traffic...
Malibu Hires New City Manager: Ronda Perez to Lead as City Eyes Recovery and Rebuilding
Veteran Public Administrator Ronda Perez Brings Nearly 20 Years of Experience to Malibu The Malibu City Council has voted unanimously...
Santa Monica Creates Film Office to Streamline Permitting and Production Services
New Agency Will Take Over From FilmLA After More Than a Decade Beginning September 1, 2025, film permit coordination in...
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